Political party CDU voices criticism over destructive actions targeting campaign materials in Düsseldorf during the election period
In the city of Düsseldorf, Germany, a series of vandalism incidents have been reported by several political parties, including the SPD, Volt, FDP, Greens, Left, and AfD. The Düsseldorf police are currently conducting a first assessment of these incidents, which have been ongoing since the beginning of August.
One of the most severe incidents occurred last week in Himmelgeist, where election posters were set on fire. The state protection is also investigating cases involving anti-constitutional symbols, such as swastikas, in relation to these incidents.
The CDU party has reported vandalism to their new fire station and public pool in Kaiserswerth, but no further details about the extent or nature of the vandalism were provided.
While media outlets such as the Rheinische Post have reported on these incidents, there is currently no direct information available about an increase in vandalism of party posters in Düsseldorf from the given sources. Local news outlets, police reports, or community bulletins for Düsseldorf might provide the most accurate and updated insights on this topic.
The public can expect numbers related to the incidents by Wednesday, 20th of August 2025. It is crucial that these incidents are thoroughly investigated to ensure the safety and integrity of the upcoming elections.
